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I’m so, so sorry to hear of the problems your brother is having, fighforlj. Being in the UK, I don’t know what the procedure is in LA for getting a 2nd opinion but it certainly sounds like you need to fight for an earlier appointment.
I’m sure someone from your area will have more practical advice than I can come up with but I’m sending my very best wishes to you all.
Julia
You & your sister are very much in my thoughts, Huffdog. My sister’s on Gem/Cis, too & so-far, so-good.
My very best wishes for your Thanksgiving.
Hello Hollie – I don’t know your aunt (I’m still pretty new here, although I feel I’ve known you all for AGES) but I do know how my sister’s cc is affecting me & my family, so I wanted to reach out & say hello, too.
My best wishes to you all & I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Julia
Thank you for putting my escalating phone bill into perspective in such a positive way – I feel much better about it now
My sister’s cc is inoperable, too – apparently the tumour isn’t particularly big, but it’s wrapped round an artery. I wish your wife every success possible with her treatment & send my best wishes to you both.
Julia
Welcome, Tom!! My sister’s just about to start her 2nd cycle of Gem/Cis – she has infusions on Days 1 & 8 of a 21 day cycle. So far, so good.
I hope your treatment goes well. She’s had no nasty side-effects so far & I hope you manage to avoid them, too.
Good Luck & please keep coming back to ask any questions & to tell us how you’re getting on.
Julia
Thank you both very much. We saw the Onc today & I asked him, too. He said the cancer itself can cause sweats. She had her blood taken this afternoon in readiness for Day 1/Cycle 2 (which is scheduled for this Wednesday); hopefully that will rule out any infection.
The Mac nurse said she may be losing hair within the nasal cavity, which could explain the cold feeling & the Onc also said Gem/Cis can thin the mucus membranes as they are fast-growing cells.
Suddenly – from no answers, I seem to have been given quite a few, which is great!!
Thanks, Gavin – she’s downstairs, chatting away on the phone
– I think that means she’s feeling better!! 
Glad your dad was feeling better yesterday – I hope his improvement continues today.
Welcome, Raintree. I’m sorry you have to be here, but it’s a wonderful place to be!!
I do hope the doctors get your dad’s pain under control soon.
All my best wishes
JuliaMy best wishes to your dad, Gavin. My sister’s just discovered the pleasures of a renewed healthy appetite – & its consequent disadvantages … stomach gripes, extreme fatigue & a general feeling of malaise the next day. I’ll tell her she’s in the good company of your dad & Teddy.
I hope he feels better soon. The italian day sounds to have been great!!
Jxx
I’m so very sorry to hear your news; this is not what anyone would want to hear. I’m sending all my best wishes to you & your family. Please come back soon & let off as much steam as you need/want to. We’re here for you.
With love
JuliaWelcome, bjcarbaugh. I’m sorry you have to be here but it’s a wonderful place to be in circumstances like these.
I’m so excited to hear of the shrinkage of your tumour – GOOD LUCK with the CT scan. Please come back soon & tell us how you’re doing.
Very best wishes
JuliaThank you, Marion. Please send my love to Louise for a swift recovery from the surgery when next you write to her.
Julia xx
